62 percent of House Republicans oppose deal

Not a single House Democrat voted against the plan to reopen the government and extend the debt ceiling, a stark contrast to the 144 Republicans who opposed the bill despite urging from their leadership.

A full 62 percent of House Republicans voted against the deal — a clear violation of the so-called “Hastert rule,” which mandates a majority of the Republican Conference support any bill that hits the floor.

“This deal does not end special Obamacare breaks for Senators or Members of Congress nor does it address the long-term threats to our debt and deficit,” Rep. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) said in a statement.

In opposing the legislation, some members looked for a silver lining in the chance to renew the fight when the bill’s funding runs out in January.

“As the nation’s attention turns from Washington politics to the Obamacare disaster, Democrats will have no choice but to reconsider our fair and reasonable proposals to delay the law,” Rep. Tom Graves (R-Ga.) said in a statement. “Even someone as cold as Harry Reid will have a hard time forcing people to buy a bad, unaffordable product from a website that doesn’t work.”

Another reason for opposition was the simple raising of the debt ceiling.

“The federal government is taking in record amounts of revenue,” Rep. Steve Stockman (R-Texas) said in a statement. “Instead of maxing out our children’s national credit card we need to be more responsible with the government’s current windfall.”

There are several House Republicans who have previously voiced opposition to raising the debt ceiling and stuck to their position.

”Make no mistake about it, the current government shutdown and the looming debt crisis are the result of this Administration and this Senate’s refusal to respect and honor the will of the American people,” Rep. Paul Broun (R-Ga.) said in a statement. “We must stand up for our principles that lead to prosperity for all Americans: less government, less spending, and the simple idea that delaying Obamacare for one year is fair for all Americans, and is worth fighting for!”